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Congley Family History

Congley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Longley, Cogley, Conley, Cowley, Tingley, Coley, Onley, Langley

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Where is the Congley family from?

You can see how Congley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Congley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Congley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Congley family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Congley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Congley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Congley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Congley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Congley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Congley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Congley. For the veterans among your Congley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Congley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Congley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Congley in 1971 was 44, and 41 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Congley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Congley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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